Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum

The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of rural education, the heritage of the surrounding community, and the memory of poet Wilson Pugsley MacDonald.

Step into a classroom of 1925…when the Union Jack waved over the schoolhouse…classes started with “God Save the King”…and penmanship was practised using straight pens and black ink.

Lyric poet Wilson Pugsley MacDonald (1880-1967) was born in nearby Cheapside and published many works, including “Out of the Wilderness” and “Flagon of Beauty”.

Hours of Operation:

Mid–March to Mid–December:
Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Victoria Day–Labour Day open daily
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday 12 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sun/Statutory Holidays: Closed
Free Admission

3513 Rainham Road 3
Selkirk, ON N0A 1P0
Location: 2 miles west of Selkirk, corner of Cheapside Road & Rainham Road.
P: 905-776-3319; F: 905-776-0683
wmacdonald.museum@haldimandcounty.on.ca
www.haldimandcounty.on.ca/museums